Using The Cb; Setting Range - Radio Shack TRC-494 Owner's Manual

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USING THE CB

Before you start using your CB, you
should know how to use it effectively
and courteously. "CB Operation
Tips" contains information that will
help you use and enjoy your CB.
Note: Before you operate the CB, be
sure you connect a power source
and an antenna to the CB.
1. Turn clockwise to turn
VOLUME
on the CB. The volume level
appears in the VOLUME win-
dow.
2. Set
WEATHERADIO-ABC/CB
.
CB
3. Turn fully counterclock-
RANGE
wise to set it to .
10
8
Note: To eliminate background
noise, see "Setting Range."
4. Select a channel as follows:
• To immediately select Chan-
nel 9, set
9 is used for emergencies and
traveler assistance.
• To select any other channel,
set
CH 9
CHANNEL UP
select a channel.
Note: To check the selected
channel number, press
on the side of the CB. The num-
ber appears for 20 seconds.
5. To transmit, hold the CB 2-3
inches from your mouth, press
and hold down
on the side of the CB, and speak
directly into the built-in micro-
to
phone.
to . Channel
CH 9 IN
to . Then press
OUT
or to
DOWN
DISPLAY
PUSH TO TALK